Cavalleria Rusticana - Opera in concerto
Mascagni's masterpiece in concert form at the Teatro al Castello
About Cavalleria Rusticana
Mascagni under the castle walls
Cavalleria Rusticana - Opera in concerto is one of the leading opera events of Operaestate Festival Veneto, the major summer festival in Bassano del Grappa, in the province of Vicenza. The evening stages, in concert form, one of the masterpieces of Italian verismo: Cavalleria Rusticana by Pietro Mascagni.
A high-profile production
The direction is entrusted to Marco Angius, leading the Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto. The production is part of the festival's opera program and takes place at the evocative Teatro al Castello Tito Gobbi, an open-air venue under the walls of the Bassano castle.
Operaestate Festival Veneto
Operaestate is one of the most important multidisciplinary festivals in Northern Italy, which every summer brings dance, theatre, music, and contemporary circus performances to Bassano del Grappa and the Veneto foothills, featuring Italian and international artists.
Cavalleria Rusticana — edition 2026
The 2026 edition, part of the 46th season of Operaestate Festival Veneto, features a new concert production of Pietro Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana. The evening opens with E si fussi pisci by Luciano Berio.
On the podium, Marco Angius conducts the Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto. The cast brings together internationally renowned voices for one of the most beloved titles in the verismo repertoire.
Programme Cavalleria Rusticana 2026
Tuesday, August 4 — Teatro al Castello Tito Gobbi
- Opening: E si fussi pisci by Luciano Berio
- Cavalleria Rusticana by Pietro Mascagni, opera in concert form
- Conductor: Marco Angius — Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto
- Cast: Alisa Kolosova (Santuzza), Eduardo Niave (Turiddu), Ariunbaatar Ganbaatar (Alfio)
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How to get there
The Teatro al Castello Tito Gobbi is located in the historic center of Bassano del Grappa, at the castle (Piazzale Cadorna area). The city can be reached by train and car via the SP248.
Tickets
Tickets can be purchased online at operaestate.it and vivaticket.it, or at the festival ticket office.
Notes
In case of bad weather, the performance may be moved to an indoor venue: consult the festival's official channels.
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Where does it take place — Cavalleria Rusticana
Teatro al Castello Tito Gobbi
Piazzale Cadorna, 36061 Bassano del Grappa